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Anne Summerhays
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July 19, 2022
Mississippi SNAP Households are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program
Mississippi students and families can now benefit from a new program that will help bridge the digital divide. The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), in partnership with the Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM), is working to spread awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Program. “As Mississippi students…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 19, 2022
Federal court blocks enforcement of Biden Administration’s school, work transgender guidance
Last year, Mississippi joined 20 states in the lawsuit that challenges Biden’s expansive interpretation of anti-discrimination laws. Last week, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee temporarily blocked the Biden Administration from enforcing new guidance on federal anti-discrimination laws. The court wrote Friday that, “in applying Bostock to…
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Frank Corder
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July 19, 2022
Shuttered abortion clinic in Jackson sold, won’t reopen even if lawsuit is successful, owner says
The equipment and furniture in the building have been moved to a New Mexico abortion clinic. The building known as the “pink house” that had been Mississippi’s only abortion clinic until it closed its doors on July 6th has been sold. The clinic shutdown ahead of the state’s trigger law banning abortion expect where there…
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Frank Corder
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July 18, 2022
Congressman Bennie Thompson calls for DOJ investigation, but not for who you might think
The Mississippi Democrat’s willingness to weaponize law enforcement against political opponents on full display. Congressman Bennie Thompson, Chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, penned a letter on Friday calling for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate a criminal investigation. However, the object of Thompson’s letter did not have any potential national…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 18, 2022
MCPP announces launch of the Mississippi Leadership Academy
The six-part program is designed to equip college student leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective change-agents in Mississippi. The Mississippi Center for Public Policy (MCPP) has announced the launch of the Mississippi Leadership Academy, a six-part program designed to equip college student leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to be…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 18, 2022
UPCI Camp Meeting is where faith meets policy in Mississippi
The annual meeting is an opportunity for statewide leaders and legislators to connect with MSUPCI members. While the summer often has a list of “can’t miss” events for public officials like Jacinto or Neshoba, Camp Meeting is unique from most events because it is clearly where the practice of faith meets policy. Last week, the Mississippi…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 18, 2022
Sales Tax Holiday in Mississippi starts July 29th
The 2022 Sales Tax Holiday takes place between 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 29th and 12:00 midnight Saturday, July 30th. Each summer, the State of Mississippi maintains a sales tax holiday as back-to-school preparations heat up. This summer’s sales tax holiday runs from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 29th until midnight on Saturday, July 30th. However,…
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Frank Corder
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July 18, 2022
Second quarter Congressional campaign fundraising numbers favor Mississippi incumbents
Republican Primary Runoff in the 4th District that ousted the incumbent takes toll on campaign finances of the GOP nominee. Now that the Congressional Primaries are over and voters in both the Republican and Democratic Parties have chosen their nominees, the race to the November Midterm General Election is underway in earnest. Second quarter campaign…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 18, 2022
Mississippi begins using 9-8-8 for suicide crisis line
The number will accept calls or texts 24-7 to connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. A new dialing code, 9-8-8, is to be used for calls or texts that connect people with the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. According to suicide statistics, roughly 45,979 Americans died by suicide in 2020 with an estimated 1.2…
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July 15, 2022
MCRAE: Mississippi vs. Washington: Two radically different approaches to inflation
By: Treasurer David McRae The latest inflation news rightfully has everyone concerned. The Consumer Price Index for June, for instance, showed inflation has worsened more than expected. Prices have risen 9.1 percent over the past year and 1.3 percent over just the last month – the highest since November 1981. The impact of this record-high…
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Sarah Ulmer
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July 15, 2022
Judge releases written judgment on City lawsuit calling Mayor’s argument “nonsensical”
The judge says argument made by Lumumba does not stand up when considering all code sections and ordinances. After verbally ruling from the bench that Jackson’s Mayor Chokwe Lumumba cannot veto a negative action from City Council, Judge Larry Roberts has released his written ruling on the matter. The ruling posted Friday, offered additional insight…
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Anne Summerhays
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July 15, 2022
Guest joins resolution to support Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision
“I commend the Justices on their judicial insight and for taking a bold step to protect the lives of our unborn children,” Guest said. Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS) joined Representative Lisa McClain (R-MI) in a House Resolution to support the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson case. “Our Declaration of Independence establishes…
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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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December 15, 2025
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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